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Yorkshiremen

MR. J. SCOTT

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1934..

Society Dinner

HARSTON

IN HUMOROUS

VEIN

"Put In To Bat On A

Sticky Wicket"

In the unavoidable absence of the President, Mr. A.. Brearley, Mr. J. Scott-Harston presided at the fourth annual Cabaret. Dinner Dance of the Society of York. shiremen in Hong Kong, which was largely attended last night at the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel.

His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., who is the Patron of the Society, was unfortunately unable to be present as he is under doctor's orders, but Lady Peel, attended by Captain R. F. Walter, R.A., A.D.C., was present.

Among those guests sitting at the official table were Lady Peel, Captain R. F. Walter, R.A., A.D.C., Mr. J. G. Pilcher, Private Secretary to the Governor, Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Scott-Harston, the Chieftain of St. An- drew's Society, Mr. A. L. Shields and Mrs. Shields, the President of St. Patrick's Society, Dr. W. B. A Moore and Mrs. Moore, and the President of St. David's Society, Mr. E C. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas. Sir William "Hornell,' C.I.E., M.A., Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong who is the President of St. George's So- "ciety was unfortunately unable to be present as he was

compelled to fulfil a long standing engagement.

The Toast of "The King" was proposed by Mr. J. Scott-Harston, following, which the latter made his speech, which is as follows:

MR. J. SCOTT HARSTON »

Addressing the gathering Mr. Scott Harston said:-

Lady Peel, Ladies and Gentle- men.-Owing to the unfortunate absence 0: our Président, Mr. Brearley, I have been "comman-. dtered"—I think that is the most descriptive word to use, by the Committee to undertake the task of proposing the Toast of the evening.

groom on the left as "supporters". the whole being surmounted by a crest of a horse's head in a halter, with the motto beneath reading: Qui capit, ille habet" which I would render into English as: "What he collars; he sticks to."- the following rhyme being set out as explanatory of the "Arma":---

"A magple behold, and a fly and

a fie

after another. Ted Peate, Bobby Peel, Wilfred Rhodes and now fledley Verity have appeared upon the scene.

Our Kent County amateur, Mr. Alec Pearce, some time ago, told me a very amusing anecdote regarding Wilfred Rhodes. I don't know whether it is a true story, but, it certainly deserves to be so I am afraid Alec's description to me of what happened w perhaps & little too graphic for this assem. bly, so I must tone it down some- what! It appears that wirred was taking part in some village encounter in Yorkshire, and thought endeavouring to bowl his best, was meeting with scanty success owing to the determined efforts of a local youth who was despatching - ball after ball either to the boundary or out of the ground; This was more than human flesh and blood could endure-especially as though the batsman's eye was undoubtedly good, his stance and style were de- plorable-so Wilfred drew his "at- "tention to the latter, pointing out that his left foot was all wrong- only to meet with the reply: "never mind t'foot, lewk at t'ball"'!*

In the old days (my "young days) Yorkshire possessed some very fine rugger" sides. They won the County Championship seven times in eight years. being champion County in 1889 and 1890 -losing it to Lancashire in 1881, regaining it in 1892 and continuing to hold it in each succeeding 'year down to and including 1898. In 1880 they won all their' matches, scoring 15 goals and 17 tries to 1 goal and 3 tries," while in 1890 they again won all their matches, scor- ing 10. goals and 16 tries to 2 goals and 4 tries.

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Probably their greatest victory was in 1893 when they beat Mid- dlesex (who had what was practi- cally an International side) by 2 goals and 3 tries to. 1 goal. As an Indication of the strength of the Middlesex team on the occasion, I may say that their three quarter And a Yorkshireman's quali-line consisted of A. E. Stoddart

fications you'll see.

To backbite and sponge and to

chatter amain,

Or anything else Sir, by which

he can gain,

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The horse shows they buy few.

though many they steal; Unhanged they're worth nought, does the gammon reveal.

But let censure stand by and

not bias the mind, For as many as bad as the

Yorker you'll And."

(English International) A. 3. Gould (Welsh International) and Gregor McGregor and G. T. Camp- bell (Scottish Internationals).

"When T Tall Breeaks"

Now I'll tell you a story about

THE LATE MR. J. UNION

R. HINTON

An Appreciation

The late Mr. J. R. Hinton, whose untimely passing after a short illness was reported on

this Monday of

week Had been' a member of the Far East- ern Staff of Messrs. Butterfeld & Swire for the Dast 14 years

principally In serving

recent years in Shanghai,, Hong Kong. Amoy and Canton, At the latter port he was Senior in charge of the business until transferred to Shanghai about this time last year. He returned to the "Hong Kong Office in De- cember last pending the ap- proaching date of his departure on long leave this Spring.

CHURCH MEETING

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Committee Workers Thanked

The annual general meeting of the committee of management of the Union. Church, Hong Kong, was held last evening.

Mr. J. L. MacPherson, was in the chair, and in moving the adoption. of the Report and financial state- ment said that as it had been 'in the hands of the members for the past few days, he would take it as read. (The report appeared in the "Daily Press" on Thursday),

With reference to the debt of $1,800, Mr. MacPherson remarked that looking through the expendi ture account one would find the item of Furniture amounting to $3,500. Had it not been for this, he said, the debt would not have been incurred, and he was sure that the forthcoming year would not only see this debt wiped out but would close with a substantial balance.

His memory will be distin- guished in the annals of his em- ployers from the loyalty, untiring energy and high success by which his record of faithful ser- vice is complete. He will be long remembered in these trading cen- tres of the China coast through- Mr. MacPherson added that he out the Foreign and Chinese noticed the Ladies Committee and commercial communities amongst Guild had turned. but a vast whom he was widely held in high amount of work, and were respon- esteem with the greatest possiblesible for most of the furniture. respect equally for his qualities The management was very much as a business man and as a fast indebted to them. (Applause). and very dear friend,

Without doubt .fatalment 01 more than promise of a dis- tinguished business and 'conspi- cuously creditable career in China has been cut short leaving realisation of the deepest personal loss both within an extensive circle of his individual friends and to his Principals and many colleagues of the firm of Messrs. Butterfielä & Swire,

Besides, his widow and son mourning his Toss the late Mr. Hinton leaves a brother and sister in Canada. The occasion of his marriage in Hong Kong in the autumn of 1932 will be recalled. He was last in England leave in 1928 and the keenest sense of sadness lles in the re- dection that he was to have sail- ed for home only next week to rejoin his wife and baby son in Devonshire to whom especially all will wish to convey feelings of the sincerest condolence and sympathy in their bereavement.

The report was seconded by the Rev. H. R. Wells and passed un- animously.

Election of Officers

The following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year---

Chairman: Mr. J. L. MacPherson, Hon. Secretary: Mr. N. M. Currie, "Hon. Treasurer: Mr. E. Hims- worth,

Trustce: Mr. J. B. Ross.

Committee of Management:- Mr. A. T. Hamilton, Mr. J. L. Mac- Pherson. Rev. E. G. Powell, Mrs. C. Pryce. Mrs. C. B. Brown, Mr. S. V. Boxer, Mr. W. Elliot, Mr. S. S. Cook, Mr. Wardrop, Mr. McKellar, Mr. Lacey and Mrs. D. M. Goodall, Ladles Committee:- Mesdames N. Drummond, C. Pryce, E. G. Powell, S. V. Boxer. D. M. Goodall, J. B. Ross, C. B. Brown, Lacey, Wallace, D. W. Phillips, Buchanan and Lamb.

The Rev. R R Wells enquired how much the Church contributed to the New Territories Evange- lisation Society" during the past year.

Mr. MacPherson said: that the amount was not recorded in the accounts, but he understood that the Ladies Committee contributed $200 in addition to the various amounts made by the Sunday School and individuals.

adds occurred. not in the Near East, but on the Calder., Accord- g to this "legend", Noah was building his Ark, and John Smith who was "liking" went after job on it, but while Noah offered two. shillings a day, John stood. out for half a crown and his "drinking". They could not agree,

Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar proposed, a and Joan Smith went home. Pre- sently the floods rose, and the Art vote of thanks to the committee floated from the hillside down then general, particularly Mr. Mac- valley, and passed John Smith Pherson who, he said, had been

actively connected with clinging perilously to a turret on Church for many years; Mr. Cur- the Church Tower: Noah from the He, the secretary for his efficient

called out maliciously: "Nah then John lad will ta tak and energetic work, and Mr. S. S. two bob a day nah?" "Thee go to Cook, tho fermer treasurer, for hell Noah was the cheering re-carrying out a difficult task. ply "It'll clear up "scoin"!

the

We are doubly unfortunate this year in that we have to lament not only the absence of our Pre-

two Yorkshire sportsmen who "sident, but also that of our es-

(with only one gun between them) teemed Patron and former Pre-

were prospecting for bear in "the sident, His Excellency Sir William

Rockies" in Cañada. 'In the course Peel, the state of whose health

of their "researches" -they came is such that his medical adviser

across the entrance (a somewhat has placed an embargo upon any Of course, ladies and gentlemen, narrow one) to a gloomy looking "nightly adventures on his part that rhyme is a gross libel! though cavern, which it was arranged the -with the consequent result that it is undoubtedly true that York-

one of the twain who possessed the for the first time in the history shiremen are very fond of horses. gun should enter, while the other of the Society, we are perforce de- In point of fact, according to kept watch outside. While the prived of his genial presence. I the Times" of March 18, 1933, Watcher's attention was distracted am sure that I am voicing the the oldest, longest and most gruel-elsewhere, a big "grizzly" came sentiments of everyone both here ling race in the annals of the along and made for the entrance

Colony in Turf is that known as "The Kip- the watcher only just having time and elsewhere in the wishing His Excellency a speedy seotes Stakes”, which is run to grab him by the tall so as to recovery,

annually across the

his proceeding further. bridge Yorkshire prevent 1 bave no doubt that if His Ex-Wolds. The race was inaugurated Suddenly a shout came from the cellency had been able to be here by the Earl of Burlingham during

Cavern: "Wot's blockin t'leet". to-night and if the position in the reign of Richard III in 1519, Promptly сале the answer: which I find myself had fallen to and has taken place every year "Thee'll knaw when 'tail breeaks". his lot, he would have revelled in since then,-the present

Two Yorkshiremen on a motor it because of his natural aptitude having been used since 1664. The tour to North Wales. were recently for dealing with problems of every starting point is near Kiplingcotes held up in Stockport by a puncture. "kind, but I stand in a very dif- Station on the York-Hull Line. After somewhat strenuous labour, ferent case, and in attempting to and the course is along four miles they effected the necessary repair. deliver a speech upon an identical of the old Roman road which runa and then called at a nearby house subject for the second time within by the western escarpment of the for a cup of tea. The lady who the space of twelve months, I feel wolds from Brough to Malton. supplied

It enquired where they that I have been put in to bat The face is never advertised, but came from. "I'm from Leeds" said on a very sticky wicket: conse- has been run in unbroken se-

"Where's that" saked, the quently I must ask you to bear quence since the date of its in-woman. "Haven't you heard of with me patiently in my endeavour stitution. No one knows until 11 Leeds?" "Never" said the woman. Yorkshire folk can also be phil-Mrs. Stubbings is not here with Is your friend from Leeds too?" a difficult a.m. on the actual day whether "No! He's from Pudsey, close by."lustrated by the incident of the shortly on retirement, and is the osophic on occasion, as "is well us. She is leaving the Colony bound simply and solely by tradi-Oh Pudsey.! Now I know where Yorkshire Tyke "who having joined oldest member of the choir, hav-

to make situation.

the best of

In the first place I desire on behalf of the Society to record our deep sympathy with our Pre- sident in regard to the illness of Mas. Brearley, which necessitated his sudden departure from the Colony for the purpose of taking her to England, and I would ex- press the hope that her health may :sopn be fully restored, in which relation. I am very pleased to be able to inform you that in a letter which I recently received from him. Mr. Brearley stated that Mra. Brearley's health was already showing signs of considerable im- provement.

course

there will be a race at all. It is

one.

Too Late!

Mr. Bonnar added: "The Ladies Committee also deserve our thanks. I am glad to see that in the Re- port, reference has been made to Cheerfulness too is a Yorkshire the impending departure of Mrs. characteristic, as is evidenced by Mitchell a happy retirement in the the incident of the old granny who Homeland. Thanks are also due to Mrs. Pryce for her good work on being commiserated with by a male neighbour On her loss of in connection with the statement weight, replied "Ay led, it's a ef accounts. The Choir, come in reight do, but tha snd see me wi for their share of thanks also. In not on

this connection, I feel sorry that

a Temperance Brigade In search lag been with them for 30 years. of sobriety, was despatched to Mr. Bernard Brown also deserve Paris for the purpose of killing two our thanks for auditing the ac- birds with one Stone by "learning counts." (Applause). Business in the last mentioned tine much the Ladies of the Church Mrs. Pryce: I wish to say how the lingo" and obtaining converts. being somewhat slack, he one day will miss Mrs. Mitchell for all the Rouge-t'plaace wi a red windmill found himself inside The Moulin work she has done. (Applause.)

The Chairman concurred with

There is, of course you're from". tion-the conditions reading:-

"For a horse race to observed Pudsey entitled: "The Wild Man a celebrated song concerning and ridd yearly on the Third

of Pudsey has just come to town!" Thursday in March open to

In proposing the toast "York- horses of all ages to carry horse- shire" at the 28th Annual Din- men weigh: 10 stones exclusive rer of the Society of Yorkshire- of saddle and bridle to enter at men in London in November last ye post at 11 o'clock on ye, Mr. Baldwin made the following morning of ye race.

The race to be run before two."..

on t'roof in Montmartre--where he this expression of regret at Mrs. Yorkshiremen, he knew, had a very good conceit of themselves, greatly enjoyed the show, and on Mitchell's departure.

taking his departure, remarked: Aberdonians, he believed, were

"Eh by gum ahtwish and knawn

Race. On Snow.

In olden days a golden trophy, which could be won outright, form- ed part of the. prize, but nowadays In the next place, I wish to such trophy is conspicuous by its heartily welcome those who are our j'absence, and the wiriner receives guests this evening, including the less than the rider of the second Presidents of three of the four horse. On one such occasion when National Societies whose presence') there were 14 competitors, the win- here we regard as an honour to ner received £10 and the second our own Society: In this regard I rider £56.... would add that we greatly regret the absence of Sir William Hornell, the President of the Society 'of St, George, owing to his having to fulfil a prior engagement of long standing elsewhere.

Seven years ago the reca was ran through 3 feet of snow! D

remarks:

a

verted"!

That little story. I think, forms a fitting "savoury" to the "Tosat" of "Yorkshire" which, I have now the "honour to propose coupled with the name of Mr. H. H. H. Priestley, our Vice-President.

pleted "the selection."

the only people who could com- ofthis are plaace afore ah wor con- Shandy,, by Austin Cooper com- pare with them in that. They (Yorkshiremen'} had good -broad speech of their own which he hoped they would never sur- render. He was no advocate of uniformity in speech. One of the Tew consolations we had during the 1926 Coal Strike was to hear Mr. Herbert Smith talk in his native Barnsley tongue, Blunt, Yorkshiremen might be, but they had hearts of gold and they did

sleeves."

So Outspoken!

During the evening items were

given by Mr. J. Scott-Harston, in addition to Community Singing, led by Messrs. W. Stoker and A. R.

H. Priestley.".

:..

The coat of arms on the front cover of the very attractive menu, was reproduced from the Menu of and is the work of the late Mr. a Yorkshire dinner held in 1904,

William Danby, father of Mr. J. D. Danby, who is at present serving the Committee of the local society.

The following people had tables:

Last year the winner, (Mr. J.

not wear their hearts on their Blown, accompanied by Mr.. H. Miss Cotton, Mr. J. D., Danby, Palmer of Skidby near Hull on "Westwood Maid) received £7.13,2

The Hong Kong Hotel Orchestra Miss Dawson, Mr. de Rome. Mr. and the second horse (Mr. A.

rendered selections during the Gill, Mr. V. M. Grayburn, Miss Towse's 'Mrs. Flyer" ridden by R.

dinner, after which the Revellers Pamela Scott-Harston, Miss Heap, What He Collars................

Kilvington) £11.8.0-this strange That sounds like a bit of all Dance Band supplied the dance Mn Jackson, Mr. J. Lockhart

Smith. Mr. Meyer, Mr... Norming- distribution of the prize money right", but wait and hear the other selections. Now I have to cut the cackle being due to the ancient law which side as depicted by a writer in a The roof garden was very taste-ton, Mr. H.H.H. Priestley. Mr. G. H. and get to the osses" quite an ap- says that the second rider home recent issue of the Yorkshire Week- fully decorated, eight litographed Fotta, Miss Robinson. Mr. Stoker, propriate quotation wherewith to shall receive the total entry money ly Post, where he says:-

pictures of Yorkshire by famous Mn Tate and Mr. Thompson.

The Revellers Dance Band ren- open upon the theme of "York-less expenses (each entry fee be- "I talked the other day with a artists and presented by the Lon- shire" for I recently learnt ing £4.5.0) whereas the winner woman, who was born in the don and North Eastern Railway dered excellent music after the from an article by Mr. J. Fair- receives the Interest on the invest- puth, but who for six years had Company, were huna round the Dinner, the following being the

programme:- fax Blakeborough M.C-a well- ment fund standing to the credit. lived in the West Riding where walls of the room. known Yorkshire contributor to of the race.

her husband held an official ap- The pictures were:-Scarborough "It was dreadful" by Andrew Johnson, Richmond by the columns of the Yorkshire

pointment, Weekly Post-that one of the

she said. "I simply couldn't Fred Taylor, RI, Rievaulx Abbey earliest semi-satirical Costs of

stand the people. They are so by Fred Taylor, R.I., Harrogate Arms claiming to set forth the

blunt and outspoken, not a bit Inn by Austini Cooper, Whitby by like us, in the South"!

Austin Cooper, the Treasurer's The same writer tells rather a House, York, by Fred Taylor, RI. good story in regard to what he These were Quad Royal Two

Good Bowlers,

Shuffle off to Buffalo Paul Jones

Hiawatha Lullaby" Isn't It Heavenly ? Ah! But is it love Please

Hold your man Let's put out the light.

Yorkshiremen have always been characteristics of Yorkshire folk keen sportsmen, and their repre- depicts on a shield, a ham flanked sentatives on the Cricket field are by a fea à fly and at the always hard to beat. Somehow or base a magple with two foxes other Yorkshire is always able to terms the native tenacity of York-other Double Royal pictures" Fot At the concluson of the party below and also with a produce good bowlers, and it is shtremen. He terms it "the old Yorkshire Dales by Orlando the well-known, Yorkshire song huntsman on the right and a certainly remarkable how, one legend about, the, Flood" which he Greenwood and Cozwold "Tristar | "Tikla' Moor Baht At was sungg

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